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Play Descent Array free in your browser. It is Retro Arcade's original retro-style take on the core Space Invaders gameplay format.

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Hold the line for three waves. Use the shields and stop every descending craft.

MOVE: ARROWS / WASD · FIRE: SPACE
WIDE DESKTOP Use Left and Right or A and D to move, and Space to fire.PORTRAIT PHONE Hold the on-screen Left, Right, and Fire buttons.
DESKTOP Use Left and Right or A and D to move, and Space to fire.MOBILE Hold the on-screen Left, Right, and Fire buttons.
01 / ABOUT THE GAME

Space Invaders Online: Meet Descent Array

Descent Array is Retro Arcade's original formation-defense game. Its craft descend together while shields between the two sides break under fire.

Choose when to use cover and when to find an open lane. The third wave is the last stand.

Descent Array is independently created with original art and code. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of Space Invaders.

02 / FIELD MANUAL

How to Play

  1. 01Select Start Defense to enter the first wave.
  2. 02Move across the lower line and fire into the descending formation. Cover tiles can absorb shots from either side.
  3. 03Clear all 24 craft in each of three waves to win.
  4. 04The run ends if you lose all three ships or a craft breaches the lower line. Retry starts at wave one.
03 / CONTROLS

Your Controls

Desktop

Use Left and Right or A and D to move, and Space to fire.

Mobile

Hold the on-screen Left, Right, and Fire buttons.

04 / THE ARCADE WAY

Why Play on Retro Arcade?

01Instant browser play
02No download needed
03Desktop + mobile
04Retro arcade energy
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FAQ

Can I play a Space Invaders-style game here?

Yes. Descent Array is an independent browser shooter with descending formations.

Can my shots hit the shields?

Yes. Shield tiles absorb shots from both sides and can break apart.

How do I win?

Clear every craft in all three waves before they reach the lower line.

Is Descent Array the official Space Invaders game?

No. It is original and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of Space Invaders.